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Approved Amount:
GRADUATE SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AWARD (GSITA)
Application for Research Higher Degree Candidates (PhD & MPhil)
1. Candidate’s Details
Title
Family Name
Given Names
UQ Student Number
Preferred Name
School/Institute
Application status
Full time
Part time
Please also consider my application for the Joan Allsop Travel Award (You must be undertaking a project related to an Australian
topic, including Australian history, flora and fauna to be eligible http://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/joan-allsop-travel-scholarship)
Thesis title and short project description
2. Research Travel Details
Please note:
 Departure date must be after the outcome of the Graduate School International Travel Award (GSITA) is announced. The
departure date must not be more than 9 months in the future.
 No retrospective funding will be approved.
Expected Departure Date:
Expected Return Date:
What location/s will you go to while undertaking this research travel?
Specific location (e.g.
University, Institute,
conference, archives etc)
Purpose
Country
Duration
From
To
I have checked that I am able to obtain a visa to the countries which I propose to travel to.
If any location is in a country listed on www.smartraveller.gov.au as a “do not travel” or “reconsider need for travel” destination or
listed at Travel Advisories, have you obtained the written approval of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) to undertake research
travel to that country?
Yes – please attach a copy of the written approval to this application.
No – I understand any offer will be conditional on obtaining this written approval within one month of the offer being made.
3. Justification for Research Travel (to be completed by applicant):
How does this travel support one or more of the following?
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Enhance the quality of your candidature, thesis and/or associated research output
Develop additional skills for your career post-candidature
Contribute to stronger research linkages between UQ and a key partner.
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4. Proposed Budget:
Provide details of the following on the GSITA budget spreadsheet. Your application will not be assessed without a complete GSITA
budget spreadsheet in the standard format.
 Per diem (living allowance)
 Transportation costs (flight/train/bus) to destination
 Other costs (e.g. entrance fees or search fees)
 Visa fees & airport taxes
 Travel insurance
 Accommodation
GSITA funding amount are limited to:
$3000 for travels in the region (eg. Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, etc.)
$5000 dollars for travels elsewhere in the world
GSITA funding requested $
Yes – I have attached a copy of the budget spreadsheet to this application.
Candidate Section:
I certify that I have completed this form and the GSITA budget truthfully, correctly and completely.
I have read the Privacy Statement detailed below.
I have checked the conditions of any scholarships I hold and certify that my request is consistent with any applicable conditions.
I agree to comply with all GSITA Rules and other University rules and policies, as set out on the Graduate School website and
elsewhere on The University’s website, along with any subsequent amendments approved by the Senate or the Academic Board.
I agree to provide a Report on Travel within one month of the end of research travel supported by a GSITA.
I agree to repay to The University any unused funds and any funds that The University deems were not used for the research travel
approved by the UQ Graduate School. I understand the decision of the selection committee is final and no further correspondence
will be entered into.
Candidate
Name and Title
Signature
Date
Principal Advisor Section:
I endorse the candidate’s application.
I agree to provide all advisory team funding specified in the GSITA budget if the candidate receives a GSITA.
Principal
Advisor
Name and Title
Signature
Postgraduate Coordinator Section:
I endorse the candidate’s application.
I agree to provide all school/institute funding specified in the GSITA budget if the candidate receives a GSITA.
Date
Postgraduate
Coordinator
Name and Title
Signature
Date
Please complete and send fully endorsed form to uqadvantage@gradschool.uq.edu.au
Privacy Statement
The information on this form is collected for the purpose of assessing your application for a Graduate School International Travel
Award. Information on this form may be disclosed to relevant bodies for the assessment or verification of the claims made in this
application. Otherwise the information you provide will not be disclosed to a third party without your consent, unless disclosure is
authorised or required by law. For further information please consult the UQ Privacy Management Policy.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL USE ONLY
Next Milestone:
Mid-Candidature Review
Thesis Review
Date:___________
Date:___________
Graduate School decision on Graduate School International Travel Award (GSITA):
COMMENTS:
Approved
Not Approved
Director or Delegate
August 2014
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Date